Overcoming Fear to Achieve Personal Success with Amanda Thompson, Financial Advisor & World Championship Ironwoman
Fear is one of the most basic human emotions.
Programmed into the nervous system, fear works like an instinct. It’s a natural and biological condition that we all experience. From the moment we’re born, we’re equipped with the survival instincts necessary to respond with fear when we sense danger or feel unsafe.
When we turn towards fear (rather than away from it), we begin to notice things about fear that we didn't know before. Awareness is our access to acknowledge it, embrace it and take the actions that allow us to go beyond it.
Amanda Thompson has overcome her fair share of fear. From a brutal sexual assault at the age of 24, Amanda rose to the top as one of the youngest leading Financial Planners with a major bank. After becoming a single mum, she started her own business and despite a range of health issues, qualified three times for the Ironman World Championships.
Amanda is the Managing Director of Endurance Financial Australia, a Non Executive Board Member and Company Secretary with Women Changing The World Investments.
“A leader is someone who shows up authentically every day, in vulnerability, strength and everything in between. They are not afraid to lead with heart and soul, as opposed to following the text book.”
Through sharing her personal story, Amanda hopes to inspire others to find resilience, determination and dedication to something bigger than themselves. Most of all, she hopes to help others realise that love really does conquer all and while adversity is a given, courage is a choice.
Join me on this week’s episode of The Uncharted Leader as I talk with Amanda about overcoming fear and her passion for removing the gender biases that stand in the way of women achieving personal achievement and their fear of money to own their financial future.
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